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Hyundai Sonata (2011) vs. Toyota Corolla (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Hyundai Sonata and 2008 Toyota Corolla specs.

2011 Hyundai Sonata and 2008 Toyota Corolla Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
Model Hyundai Sonata Toyota Corolla  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.0 in 102.4 in 7.6 in
Length 189.8 in 178.3 in 11.5 in
Width 72.2 in 66.9 in 5.3 in
Height 57.9 in 58.5 in -0.6 in
Curb Weight 3161 lb. 2530 lb. 631 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 13.2 gal. 5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 39.3 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.9 in 53.1 in 4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.2 in 51.9 in 3.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 45.5 in 41.3 in 4.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 37.1 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.7 in 53.5 in 3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.9 in 46.2 in 8.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 35.4 in -0.8 in
Total Legroom 80.1 in (over 2 rows) 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 3.4 in
Cargo Volume 16.4 ft3 13.5 ft3 2.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Big enough for 6 feet 2 inch man. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Have the Limited with leather heated seats. They are not as comfortable as expected. The seat bolsters are a little tight for my back side. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2011 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Although adequate, long drives with more than two people in the car would be cramped. see full Hyundai Sonata review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Corolla

2008 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
My right knee/upper calf hits on the side of the console and sometimes gets irritated. The edge of the silver plastic portion could have been designed different/better. see full Toyota Corolla review
2008 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Car was too confined for 3 tall pre teen kids/8/11/12 years old. Not enough leg nor shoulder room, Wife and myself near 6ft tall see full Toyota Corolla review
2008 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Non existent, adults should not use the rear seats. Could be used as punishment for criminals. see full Toyota Corolla review
2007 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
We would have never got rid of the Corolla, but we had a baby and the rear facing car seat made the front seat occupants seat too far forward, close to the dash, to make the seat fit.The car seat made driving very uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review
2007 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Front seat room was great, as long as the seats were able to be near the back of their travel. When we had to move the front seats forward for a car seat to fit in the back, it made it too uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review
 
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